The patient asks why she should not use a sauna or sweat bath in the first trimester of pregnancy. The best explanation by the nurse is that saunas and sweat baths have been associated with fetal:
1. Craniofacial defects.
2. Neural tube defects.
3. Gastroschisis.
4. Patent ductus arteriosus.
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Rationale 1: Saunas and sweat baths are not associated with craniofacial defects.
Rationale 2: Experiencing high temperatures in the first trimester has been associated with neural tube defects, thus saunas and sweat baths should be avoided.
Rationale 3: Saunas and sweat baths are not associated with gastroschisis.
Rationale 4: Saunas and sweat baths are not associated with patent ductus arteriosus.
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